Dancers present A Tribute to Nina Simone with guest artists

GARY | South Shore Dance Alliance will present two performances this weekend of a dance program honoring the music, voice, and message of the late Nina Simone. Guest artists Billy Foster and the Billy Foster Trio, and legendary jazz trumpeter Art Hoyle, will also perform.

Alvin Ailey dancer to teach master class

GRIFFITH | South Shore Dance Alliance will welcome Renaldo Gardner, an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company member, who will teach a master class for intermediate/advanced level dancers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 11 at the SSDA studios in the Franklin Center, 201 N. Griffith Blvd.

Leap into the Arts to support youth groups

SCHERERVILLE | A gala evening supporting youth performing arts organizations in Northwest Indiana will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 15 at Halls of St. George, 905 Joliet St.

South Shore Dance Alliance offers scholarship performance

GARY | South Shore Dance Alliance is presenting a Summer Scholarship Performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday featuring four accomplished dancers who have earned prestigious summer dance assignments.

Travel the globe at Munster International Festival

Think of the Munster International Festival as a NATO summit of sorts for area youngsters and teens.

This Diamond sparkles on stage in dance

Diamond Harris, 16, recently performed with the New York- based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's production of "Memoria" during its Chicago tour.

IUN hosts dance, leadership and grad events

GARY | Indiana University Northwest is hosting dance, leadership and graduate events this month.

Bowing Dancers from South Shore Dance Alliance

Greeted by applause and generous donations, youth from around the region, such as dancers like these from South Shore Dance Alliance, provide first class entertainment at the annual Leap into the Arts Gala.

South Shore Dance Alliance Blindfold Choreography

The innovative dance steps of South Shore Dance Alliance are among the spotlighted talent at the Fifth Annual Leap into the Arts Gala Feb. 24, 2012 at Halls of St. George in Schererville.

Dancers to join youth orchestra for Sunday's concert

HOBART | The Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra will join forces with South Shore Dance Alliance to present a winter concert Sunday in the Hobart High School Auditorium, 2211 E. 10th St. The concert, under the direction of Philip Bauman, will begin at 3 p.m.

Dance classes offered by South Shore

GARY | South Shore Dance Alliance, 665 S. Lake St., has announced its winter class schedule.

Musicians and dancers team up

HOBART | Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Philip Bauman, joined forces with South Shore Dance Alliance to present a fall concert Dec. 18 in the Hobart High School Auditorium.

Free day of dance for new students

GARY | South Shore Dance Alliance, 665 S. Lake Street in the Miller neighborhood, is opening its doors Saturday for a day of free dance classes for new students. Classes are available for ages 4 and older, and the Saturday schedule includes ballet, tap, hip hop, Zumba, and acting classes.

South Shore Dance Alliance students on their toes this summer

India Maynor, 15, of Gary, is training with Ballet Chicago Summer Intensive this year.

South Shore Dance Alliance students on their toes this summer

Diamond Harris, 15, of Gary, has been accepted to train at The Ailey School Summer Intensive in New York City this year. She is also training with Deeply Rooted Productions Summer Intensive in Chicago.

South Shore Dance Alliance students on their toes this summer

Deja Key, 12, of Gary, is participating in the prestigious Ailey School Summer Intensive in New York City. She is a dance student at South Shore Dance Alliance in Gary's Miller neighborhood. She is also participating in Deeply Rooted Productions Summer Intensive in Chicago.

South Shore Dance Alliance students on their toes this summer

GARY | As summer heats up, 10 local dancers will have the opportunity to experience dance programs with several outstanding dance organizations in Chicago and New York City.

Dancers practice fine art of discipline

Larry Brewer, artistic director of the South Shore Dance Alliance, took me around the Old Miller School in Gary.

Talented youth to perform at gala

Members of the Southlake Children's Choir rehearse for the Feb. 25 Leap into the Arts gala to benefit youth performing arts organizations in Northwest Indiana. Tickets, $50 each, are still available for the cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, raffle and entertainment event from 6 to 10 p.…

Take a leap for the arts

SCHERERVILLE | Southlake Children's Choir and South Shore Dance Alliance will host Leap into the Arts, a fundraising gala Feb. 25 that will showcase youth performing arts groups in Northwest Indiana.